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what have you got out of ec

Discussion in 'Chit Chat' started by happydavid, Dec 25, 2014.

  1. happydavid

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    Me I have made a load of friends on here. Though this forum I've gained enough confidence to go to a gay bar and within time a boyfriend and it's down to this forum and the people on here who have encouraged me to be myself. Gosh even some of my friends know I'm bi. In conclusion ec is awesome. (!)
     
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    Much more than I anticipated and thought possible
     
  3. Kasey

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    Met two people in person who I consider my friends and family and the privilege to provide courage to other members (so they say).
     
  4. The Virgo

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    Met kind people i care about. Even some i haven't added but come to think about it i care about all members of ec
     
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    Friends and support. I love this site!
     
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    Better understanding of myself and other LGBT+ people.
     
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    In essence, I have met the greatest people I've ever known, because of this site.
     
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    While I can't say I've really made any progress with coming out which was my original goal when I signed up here, joining EC is one of the best decisions I've made. I've never been upset about being gay, but talking to other people with similar thoughts and situations has been enormously valuable and has helped me become much more comfortable with who I am.

    Even more important to me are the amazing people I've had the opportunity to interact with on this site. I've participated on quite a few forums for various things over the year, but none of them have been anything like this -- I don't think I've ever come across so many caring, special people in one place before. I've made one legitimate friend here and have talked to at least one person who I sincerely hope becomes one as well. I absolutely love interacting with you guys on here and look forward to it every day. :slight_smile:
     
  9. C06122014

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    I just checked my thread past, I joined EC on June 24th and I came out to family on June 29th only after five days spent on EC, so I've gotten A LOT from this site and for that I'm eternally grateful! Thank you all! :slight_smile: :slight_smile: :slight_smile:
     
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    met some good peeps
     
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    I've met two people I care deeply for, I was going through a very difficult time before I joined, and this site has helped me so so so soooo much, all of the people are so kind and sweet, I haven't met a single person I hate, I really love each and every one of you, and I hope you all see me the same way, even with the short amount of time that I've been here. I hope you all have a happy new year and have had the merriest Christmas that you could have ever possibly had, I love you all, I can't express it enough! <3
     
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    Comfort. I rapidly began to feel better about my sexuality.
     
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    A lot of new formed friendships, a chance to meet great people, become more comfortable in my own skin and appreciate who I am and love myself even more :slight_smile:
     
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    Friendship :slight_smile:
     
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    I only joined a couple days ago, but it's been a great way for me to test the waters with my personal comfort. It feels nice letting someone know me for who I am, and seeing victories here and there makes me look forward to the day when I can post my own. I love you all.
     
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    A couple of great IRL friends, a lot of experience at moderating a decent-size forum, and the knowledge, at age 17, that not everyone in my life was going to hate me.
     
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    Courage. I would never have been able to tell anyone that I am gay if I hadn't gotten the encouragement and comfort from everyone here. This truly is a helpful, loving community. :slight_smile:
     
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    solidified my hatred of Islamophobes.
     
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    Some amazing friends, a community of people who can empathize with so many of the things that I've gone through, the opportunity to use the insight I've gained through my coming-out process to help others, and greater confidence in being myself.
     
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    Gave me the courage to embrace my sexuality and to come out to my friends.